The online advertising market is showing signs of recovery, but the spoils are far from evenly distributed. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, surprised investors with strong fourth-quarter earnings, while Snap, its smaller rival, fell short, causing a significant drop in its stock. Meta’s ad business grew by 24% compared to the previous
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Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark is set to expand its operations by acquiring new mining facilities. The acquisition will provide CleanSpark with the necessary power and infrastructure to potentially double its hashrate within the first half of the year. The announcement of the acquisition caused CleanSpark’s shares to rise by almost 9%, with a peak increase
Just a year ago, industry insiders were painting a grim picture of the digital ad market. Susan Li, the finance chief of Meta, warned analysts that the struggling industry would remain in a slump due to weak advertising demand and the uncertain global landscape. This sentiment was echoed in Google’s earnings call, where their ad
The tech industry has long been known for its rapid growth and continuous expansion. However, recent trends indicate a shift in this narrative, with tech companies now embracing the idea of shrinking in order to mature and satisfy their shareholders. This article will explore the changing landscape of the tech industry, focusing on the examples
As the race for artificial intelligence (AI) dominance continues to intensify, U.S. chip giant Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is placing its bets on AI-powered personal computers (PCs) to take on formidable rivals including Nvidia and Intel. In an exclusive interview with CNBC, Victor Peng, the president of AMD, expressed his confidence in the expanding market
During a Senate hearing held by the Judiciary Committee, tech executives from social media companies faced a barrage of criticism from lawmakers regarding their failure to protect children from sexual exploitation on their platforms. The emotional and tense hearing brought numerous accusations and demands for accountability. However, despite the outrage, the market does not seem
In a recent development, a Delaware judge has invalidated the $56 billion pay package of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, citing the company’s board of directors’ failure to demonstrate the fairness of the compensation plan. The news of this decision had a noticeable impact on Tesla’s share price, which dropped approximately 3% in after-hours trading. As
OpenAI and Common Sense Media have joined forces in a new initiative aimed at educating teens on the safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). This collaboration seeks to develop AI guidelines and educational materials that cater to the needs of children, educators, and parents. By working together, OpenAI and Common Sense Media aim
In a groundbreaking development, Elon Musk’s neurotech startup, Neuralink, successfully implanted its brain implant device in a human for the first time. Elon Musk took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to announce the news, stating that the patient is “recovering well.” This significant milestone brings us one step closer to a future where individuals
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has once again surpassed expectations by breaking above the $43,000 mark. This rise in price comes after a period of volatility, during which bitcoin faced substantial losses following the long-awaited approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. However, it has managed to regain its footing and is now trading higher by nearly 3%,